René Gruau (1909-2004) - Maschera

Rare limited edition lithograph (edition 25/150) by René Gruau titled Maschera, a series produced in the 1980s that celebrates the timeless elegance characteristic of haute couture and printed in limited editions and art lithographs.

Year of creation: About 1980
Dimensions: Height: 70 cm - Width: 50 cm within frame
Technique: Numbered lithograph
Condition: Good overall condition; please note that the red ribbon is slightly lighter in the lower part, and I do not know if this is a deliberate color feature by the artist or a slight variation due to exposure to direct light. Supplied with a frame, with glue marks on the edges from the packing ribbon and protective glass, shown in detail in the photos.
Year of purchase: 2007 at the Finarte auction house.

Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate, professionally known as René Gruau (4 February 1909 - 31 March 2004), was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated representation of fashion design through painting had a lasting impact on the fashion industry. Thanks to his skills and intrinsic creativity, Gruau contributed to a shift across the fashion industry by introducing new imagery that represented designs already popular among designers in the field. The benefits, including economic stimulation and improved advertising, remain present in today’s industry thanks to a new form of fashion illustration: fashion photography. Gruau became one of the most renowned and celebrated artists in the world of haute couture during the forties and fifties, collaborating with Femina, Marie Claire, L’Officiel, L’Album Du Figaro and a variety of “high-fashion” magazines.

Gruau’s works are internationally recognized and celebrated in some of the most prestigious art museums in Paris and Italy, including the Louvre in Paris and the Blank in Italy. In addition to his fame and international recognition, "Gruau’s works are known for their timeless and enduring style."

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